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amother
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 Mon, Jul 22 2024, 1:57 pm
My DS almost 3 had vestibular issues we worked through OT at 12 months, and weak oral muscles from birth until now. (the OT gave me some exercises but it was hard to stick to it and I didn't see results)
He is very smart and sweet and says EVERYTHING but it can be difficult to understand him, he almost sounds lazy when he's talking.
My mom really thinks he needs his tongue lasered, but when I tell him to touch his teeth or palate with his tongue, he can, so I don't understand why that's the issue (he nursed beautifully as a baby)
He also sounds very nasal and breathes noisily through his nose.
Currently I have a ENT appointment for late 2024 but want to tackle this, because I've been looking away a bit until now.
Also planning on reaching out to an SLP for articulation and oral muscle work, but I don't want to waste time with speech therapist who doesn't see him holistically, because its for sure not just a speech thing...
Just came across the term myofunctional therapists on this forum and want to hear what it's about from those who have experience.
I live in Jerusalem and found one SLP trained in Oromyfacial here- should I reach out to her?
Thanks in advance!
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amother
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Mon, Jul 22 2024, 2:10 pm
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amother
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Mon, Jul 22 2024, 2:25 pm
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I was told by multiple specialists that they wont do it until age 7 or 8
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amother
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Mon, Jul 22 2024, 2:28 pm
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Definitely do ENT first. Removing my child's tonsils and adenoids resolved a lot of the issues. Now doing orthontics and then will move onto myo therapy. Traditional speech did nothing for us
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amother
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Mon, Jul 22 2024, 2:29 pm
| amother Coral wrote: | | I was told by multiple specialists that they wont do it until age 7 or 8 |
Myofunctional therapists? I’m working with one with my baby right now. They say it’s easier with babies.
OP, it does sound like your child can use a myo eval.
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saltandvinegar
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Mon, Jul 22 2024, 2:33 pm
| amother OP wrote: | My DS almost 3 had vestibular issues we worked through OT at 12 months, and weak oral muscles from birth until now. (the OT gave me some exercises but it was hard to stick to it and I didn't see results)
He is very smart and sweet and says EVERYTHING but it can be difficult to understand him, he almost sounds lazy when he's talking.
My mom really thinks he needs his tongue lasered, but when I tell him to touch his teeth or palate with his tongue, he can, so I don't understand why that's the issue (he nursed beautifully as a baby)
He also sounds very nasal and breathes noisily through his nose.
Currently I have a ENT appointment for late 2024 but want to tackle this, because I've been looking away a bit until now.
Also planning on reaching out to an SLP for articulation and oral muscle work, but I don't want to waste time with speech therapist who doesn't see him holistically, because its for sure not just a speech thing...
Just came across the term myofunctional therapists on this forum and want to hear what it's about from those who have experience.
I live in Jerusalem and found one SLP trained in Oromyfacial here- should I reach out to her?
Thanks in advance! |
This is not indicative of no oral ties or restriction. Myo therapy is not for children under 4, now he would be seeing a regular SLP. A child needs to be of mind to follow directions, so usually it begins at an older age. If there are functional disorders present such as tongue thrusting, obstructed airway, oral habits, etc. then myo is necessary to improve swallow pattern and oral resting posture. Surgery will not fix the motor patterns that were learned to compensate for the issues. If you are in Israel I can send you the information of someone to go to that I have referred to. Dr. Siegel recommends him as well
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OddoneOut1
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Tue, Jul 23 2024, 4:48 am
| saltandvinegar wrote: | | This is not indicative of no oral ties or restriction. Myo therapy is not for children under 4, now he would be seeing a regular SLP. A child needs to be of mind to follow directions, so usually it begins at an older age. If there are functional disorders present such as tongue thrusting, obstructed airway, oral habits, etc. then myo is necessary to improve swallow pattern and oral resting posture. Surgery will not fix the motor patterns that were learned to compensate for the issues. If you are in Israel I can send you the information of someone to go to that I have referred to. Dr. Siegel recommends him as well |
I‘m in Israel- can you pm me the info?
I actually reached out to a myo here who said she focuses on kids 6 and up like others mentioned. She’s going to send recommendations for other therapists with the right training. Would love your recommendation as well
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